I can understand about an arch that blocks one's view. I purchased a
1986 Ford Bronco II and drove it for several years. I didn't realize
how great an angle the right windshield corner post blocked until I
pulled out in front of an oncoming vehicle in a small town in Texas. No
one was injured, though there was some whiplash, but the vehicle was
laid up a couple of weeks for repairs. Even afterwards, I still had
some surprises because of that post. I soon traded it in the interest
of safety.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 1/21/2014 3:09 AM, Chris Barker wrote:
> Thanks, Jim, it does. However, there’s a fair thickness to the canopy arch
> which subtends a large angle. You have to remember to peer around it in your
> lookout scan.
>
> And the new propellor is a great piece of kit.
>
> Chris
>
> On 21 Jan 2014, at 08:28, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> That canopy looks as if it gives great visibility. Nice second image.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>> On 1/21/2014 12:49 AM, Chris Barker wrote:
>>> Yesterday saw a misty start to the week, cold as well. We often have
>>> trouble getting the flying programme going when it’s freezing as the
>>> condensation on the wings freezes and we’re not supposed to fly with ice on
>>> the wings (although it is a very thin layer).
>>>
>>> As I walked across the hangar I saw this view, of a Tutor undergoing an
>>> engine run:
>>>
>>> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=10848
>>>
>>> And zoomed, with a bit of a crop:
>>>
>>> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=10851
>>>
>>> The chap in the cockpit is an engineer, not a pilot.
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